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Dinsmore & Shohl LLP.

Litigation Paralegal

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A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$68,904 / year median in Pennsylvania

-1% projected decline

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Careers / Open positions / Litigation Paralegal Litigation Paralegal Job details Location Pittsburgh, PA At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com. Dinsmore is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in our Litigation practice group. While the location preference is Pittsburgh, PA, we will consider qualified applicants at other office locations. Responsibilities Review and summarize medical records and deposition transcripts Prepare notices of depositions and deposition exhibits Communicate with experts and clients Create and maintain case chronologies Draft discovery requests and discovery responses Assist in the draft of motions, responses, replies, and exhibits Review and organize document productions for responsiveness, applying necessary redactions, and finalizing for production Organize and manage document productions Organize and maintain internal active case lists with applicable deadlines to the client, opposing counsel, and the court Assist in the research of case law Draft client update reports Ability to work with Project Assistant, Clerks, and other staff to fulfill production needs Ability to multi-task, carry a large caseload, and work overtime as needed Other duties as requested Requirements At least five years of experience in the area of business litigation with A college degree, ABA-approved paralegal certificate, or experience equivalent Strong knowledge and experience with discovery is a must, as well as Knowledge accessing and reviewing court dockets. Possess strong verbal and written communication skills Be highly organized Have strong technical and database skills and Possess pre-trial and trial experience Equal Opportunity Employer #multi Notice to search agencies Dinsmore does not accept, and will not be bound or limited by, unsolicited submissions from search agencies for attorney positions. All requests to submit a candidate for presentation must include a blind summary of the candidate without disclosing his or her identity. Requests must be directed to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, at dinsmore.legalrecruiting@dinsmore.com . No requests may be directed to attorneys or other firm personnel. Additionally, without explicit prior approval, search agencies are prohibited from posting or advertising any of our firm's positions and from summarizing or reproducing any of our firm's advertisements. Apply online